New Juaben Assembly begins decongestion exercise

Koforidua, April 10, GNA – The New Juaben Municipal Assembly on Wednesday begin massive decongestion exercise in Koforidua, to ensure that the city befit its status as Eastern Regional capital and the seat of administration for the assembly.

The security agencies assisted the Municipal Guards Unit, personnel from Public Works Department and Works Department of the assembly to carry out the exercise.

The exercise concentrated on the demolishing of structures erected on streets, pavements and other unauthorised places thus creating traffic congestion.

Trading activities on pavements were also halted. The areas targeted were the Central Business District area and the new lorry station.

The premises of Ghana Commercial Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, Unibank sand and Pintoa Wala behind the Koforidua Polyclinic were also aimed at.